Summer High School Institute

HSI 2026 is June 7th-27th, 2026!

 

Applications for HSI 2026 have now open!

Since 1985, Wyoming's rising junior students have had the opportunity to have their first taste of college life while attending the UW Summer High School Institute. HSI was created to provide an extra opportunity to learn, grow, and mature as young adults. The Program's philosophy attempts to develop the whole person rather than concentrating on academics exclusively. 

 

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What all goes into HSI?

Campus Living

Students will live in the residence halls for the full 20 days. They will have a randomly assigned roommate. While in the dorms, they'll also eat at our dining hall. They will also have access to what UW has to offer such as Coe Library, Half Acre Gym, Student Union, and so much more.

Students will take two courses - a STEM and Humanities & Human Culture course. These classes do not carry any college credit since there is no homework, tests or grades. Courses are different each year and showcase some of the fabulous faculty UW has.

 

Students will also enjoy recreation activities, such as dodgeball tournament or whitewater rafting, and entertaining activities, like lip sync battle, that balance learning with friendship and fun. Everyday has something fun happening to build community within HSI.

Students volunteer around the Laramie community for a few hours one day. Laramie is a vibrant community and we like being able to give back to it.

Students will meet other like-minded Wyomingites from across the state. They may have interacted in smaller setting previously, but will not be able to get to know each other more vibrantly.

Campus Living

Pieces of HSI

About HSI

Learn more about what HSI looks like during the 20 days of camp.

About HSI

HSI Application

If you're a current Wyoming high school sophomore, we'd love to have you apply!

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Becoming Faculty or Staff

Learn more about what it looks like to be a faculty or staff member for HSI.

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HSI Alumni

Alumni community & Connections: Once HSI, always HSI.

Alumni

HSI History

HSI has been around since 1985 and has become an beloved summer tradition.

History

Give to HSI

Learn more about how your financial contributions help HSI support scholars.

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Presentation about HSI

If you are a current Wyoming high school sophomore, we hope you'll consider this wonderful opportunity. HSI is a 20 day pre-college summer camp that gives you a sense of what college can be like at UW and other universities. You'll take two college-like courses, live in the dorms, and so much more with your cohort.

 

Want to learn more about HSI? The video on the right explains HSI in detail and what to expect during the application process.

 

Please note this video provides information for HSI 2025. Dates and cost have not been announced yet for HSI 2026 and could be different.

 

How to Apply

 

HSI Numbers

Our long history has enabled us to reach people across the world through our alumni. We're proud of where all our students have gone and can't wait to see where we'll be in the future.

3200
Alumni
23
Counties in Wyoming
20
Days